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Raspberry & Pink Peppercorn Meringues Recipe

A classic meringue has been updated with the subtle flavor of raspberry, a drizzle of chocolate and a sprinkling of pink peppercorn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + coolingYIELD:48 servings

Ingredients

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch salt

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon raspberry extract

5 to 8 drops food coloring, optional

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon shortening

2 tablespoons whole pink peppercorns, crushed

Directions

1.Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Beat in extract and food coloring if desired.

2. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a large star tip. Fill bag with egg white mixture. Pipe 1-1/4-in.-diameter cookies onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until set and dry. (Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.) Remove to wire racks.

3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with peppercorns. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 4 dozen.